Position
School Crossing Guard
Location:
Various intersections across Ottawa (assignments aim to be close to your home)
Reports to
Program Manager – School Zone Safety
Position Overview:
The Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is seeking dedicated and community-minded
individuals to join our team as School Crossing Guards for the 2025–2026 school
year. In this vital role, you will help ensure the safety of children and other
pedestrians at designated school crossings during peak school hours.
Whether you're a student (16+), stay-at-home parent, retiree, or simply someone
who wants to make a difference in your community, we welcome applicants from all
walks of life.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Direct or escort pedestrians across the street, stopping traffic as
necessary.
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Maintain focus and avoid disruptions while escorting students and pedestrians
across the street.
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Communicate traffic, crossing rules, and other information to students and
adults.
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Report unsafe student behaviour to school officials.
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Inspect your intersection daily and report any unsafe conditions to the
Ottawa Safety Council and/or the City of Ottawa.
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Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross.
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Be aware of emergency vehicles approaching the area and ensure that they have
priority over vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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Record license plates of dangerous motorists and report to appropriate
officials.
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Comply with all safety requirements and wear all required equipment
(provided).
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Always maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
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Maintain a visible and professional presence at your assigned crossing.
Shifts and Hours
Shifts range from 40 minutes to 2 hours
School Crossing Guards must be available for at least 5 shifts per week, Monday
to Friday, with up to 2 shifts per day—one in the morning and one in the
afternoon—for a total of 10 possible shifts weekly.
Operational School Year (August to June)
School Crossing Guards are paid per shift.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity
The OSC is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace
culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diversity of the residents that we
serve. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all
aspects of the selection process.
Mission, Vision and Values
The mission of the OSC is to deliver best-in-class road safe services,
education, training and awareness throughout our communities. The vision of the
OSC is to guide communities towards safe roads, no matter how travelled. The
OSC’s values are rooted in:
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Integrity, honesty and professionalism
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Sustainable programs and organizational goals that promotes wellness and
safety.
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Road safety through prevention and education
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Collaboration and empowerment through community engagement
Core Competencies
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Customer Focus
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Communication
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Physical Stamina, Mental Alertness
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Ability to Cope with Stress
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Problem Solving
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Accountability and Dependability
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Ethics and Integrity
Position Requirements
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Smart Phone with access to a data plan is mandatory.
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Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is an asset.
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Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C certification is an asset.
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Availability to work Monday to Friday (all AM and/or PM shifts).
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Police Records Check (PRC) with the Vulnerable Sector – PRC can be completed
during the application process. Costs associated with the PRC will be
reimbursed by the OSC after three (3) months of employment. Employment offer
is conditional upon review of a valid PRC.
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Effective communication (verbal and listening) skills in English.
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Ability to interact and cooperate with people of diverse ages, identities,
and backgrounds.
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Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to a
work schedule.
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Confirmation of physical health from a licensed physician may be required.
Reference to full manual dexterity and multilimbed coordination essential.
Due to the requirements of the position, accommodations due to health may be
limited.
Working Conditions and Physical Capacity Requirements
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Ability to walk briskly, move repeatedly in and out of the intersection, and
stand for up to 2 hours.
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Stand and maintain alertness for the entirety of scheduled shifts.
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Ability to hold a 5-lb Stop Sign Paddle above shoulder height for extended
periods of time.
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20/20 Vision (with or without corrective lenses) along with adequate depth
and peripheral perception
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Accountable to work in all environmental conditions. Environmental conditions
may include but are not limited to snowstorms, freezing rain, cold
temperatures, rain, heat waves, humidity, hot temperatures, and dust, etc.
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Ability to dress appropriately for and perform moderate physical labour
during all weather conditions.
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Hazards associated with high traffic conditions.
